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Candidates for 11th Congressional District Speak in LWV Forum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2014) Candidates for the 11th Congressional District came together at Milford High School on Wednesday, with the exception of incumbent Kerry Bentivolio, for the League of Women Voters candidate forum. Bentivolio’s opponent in the Aug. 5 primary, fellow Republican Dave […]

Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison to Give State of City July 29 (Royal Oak Press Release, July 17, 2014) Join Mayor Jim Ellison on Tuesday, July 29 at noon at Red Run Golf Club for the State of the City. The event is hosted by the Rotary Club and is open to the public. The […]

Lathrup Village Hosts Info. Meeting on Primary Ballot Proposals July 29 (Martha Potere, DDA Director, July 17, 2014) The City of Lathrup Village is pleased to announce that it will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, July 29th at 5:30 pm in the Community Room of Lathrup Village City Hall to give voters details about […]

Black History Museum Presents Burlesque at the Wright July 25 (press release, July 17, 2014) The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is a pioneering one. African American History in the World. The Wright hosts everything from Detroit’s African World Festival, to plays and lectures. But never before have they hosted something as […]

Suicide in Independence Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 17, 2014) INCIDENT: 15:42 hrs. July 15, 2014– Independence Township – Death Investigation #14-109558 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 8800 block of Hunters Creek Ct. in Independence Township for a 911 hang up. While en-route to the residence deputies were advised the caller had called back […]

Homes and a Business Get Ferndale Beautification Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2014) The Ferndale Beautification Commission recognized four homes and one business for their June Beautification Awards, with property owners getting a lawn sign and recognition before City Council. M-Brew, the new “up north” style beer and pizza joint opening today, earned the […]

Lots to Do Touted in Berkley Recreation’s Summer Update Video (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2014) Berkley Recreation has put together a short video touting some of the community’s summer offerings, including the various sports teams and kids camps that are offered. Upcoming camps include skateboard camp, how to train a dragon, safety camp, shoot […]

State Senator Introduces Legislation to Rein in Fireworks (Senator Glenn S. Anderson Press Release, July 16, 2014) After another July 4th resulting in countless complaints, injuries and outcry from local officials and citizens across the state, State Senator Glenn S. Anderson (D-Westland) will introduce legislation this week to restore Michigan’s fireworks law back to its […]

This Weeks Job Listings (compiled, July 15, 2014) Welcome to This Week’s Job Listing. This list is compiled from several sources, but primarily by Ferndale Michigan Works. All Michigan Works Offices provide valuable services to job seekers and employers. Check out their website at http://ferndalecareercenter.wordpress.com. SPECIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Oakland County 115 News Hub is hiring salespeople […]

21-Year-Old Madison Heights Woman Drowns in Clinton River (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2014) Shelby Township Police confirm that a 21-year-old Madison Heights woman died Monday night while swimming in the Clinton River. She and a female friend were swimming at River Bends Park when the woman went under water and did not come back […]